Class V Trailer Hitch for 1997 Chevy K1500 Stepside Pickup with Factory Step Bumper

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Will this hitch be hidden with only the 2inch receiver visable below the factory step bumper on a 1997 Chevy stepside pickup? Thanks

asked by: Bundy V

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The B&W Class V trailer hitch receiver you referenced, their part # BWHDRH25122, is not a correct fit for your 1997 Chevy K1500 step-side pickup with factory step bumper. This hitch is intended for the cab-and-chassis version of your truck. But we do have a B&W fit for you.

Hitch # BWHDRH25124 will fit your truck and the hitch cross tube will be largely hidden by the step bumper itself.

This hitch offers bolt-on installation - no welding - and includes all required grade 8 hardware.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at B and W and he informed me that the center section of the B and W Hitch part #BWHDRH25124 measures 31-13/16 inches long measured from outside of flange to outside of flange.

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Answer 2

I have attached a photo of the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #BWHDRH25198 you asked about. I have noted the mounting holes on the photo you can check out. The distance center-to-center from the front mounting hole to the second is…

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Answer 3

The Hole spacing for the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver #BWHDRH25198 are as follows(all measurements are for center of hole to center of hole). 34" Width Frame -Front holes- 28-7/8" -Middle and rear holes- 29-1/2"…

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Answer 4

The distance from the bottom of the frame to the top of the 2" receiver of the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2" #BWHDRH25198 you were looking at is 7-3/8" as shown in the included diagram. I…

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Answer 5

We have a Class IV that does fit a 1997 Chevy Suburban but it is not the B and W you mentioned. Instead you'd want the Curt hitch part #C14029 which is a confirmed fit and would work well. This has a 10,000 lb towing capacity which would be more…

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Answer 6

For your 2004 Newmar Dutch Star Class A motorhome you can use one of the 2-inch RV-rated trailer hitches shown on the linked page. We offer both bumper-mount and frame-mount hitches and the better option is usually the frame-mounted type like #C13701…

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Answer 7

The Class lV or V hitches we have that are available for your 2003 Newmar Dutch Star RV require welding installations. I recommend the Curt Class V Universal Weld-on Hitch, part #15901. This will fit frames from 18 up to 44 inches, and with the side…

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Answer 8

I spoke with B&W about the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver part #BWHDRH25198 and they informed me that the distance between the mounting holes left to right is 37-1/8".

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Answer 9

Yes, check out the picture I attached that has the vertical distances from where the hitch mounts to the frame of the vehicle down to the hitch tube. Since you need at least 6 inches this would clear that by 1-3/8 inches.

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Answer 10

I recommend the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver #BWHDRH25124 for your 1990 Chevrolet C/K Pickup. This receiver requires no drilling into your frame to mount and has the added benefit of separate bolt on mounts to make installing easier with…

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Answer 11

The best option we have for a 2003 Ford E-450 Cab and Chassis is the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver part #BWHDRH25198 which has a 1,600 lb tongue weight capacity so it will be plenty for your needs. That said, there are no exact fit…

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Answer 12

I was able to obtain from Curt a chart showing key dimensions for their 3-Piece Trailer Hitch #C15511 (and other hitch models) that I linked for you. This shows that for hitch #C15511 the overall front-to-back length is just under 24-inches. The…

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Class V Trailer Hitch for 1997 Chevy K1500 Stepside Pickup with Factory Step Bumper

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